A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5210238 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 19097301 epoch_slot_no: 348501 block_no: 5210061 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 12273 time: 2021-01-14 22:33:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf7afb70e38f9ce54ade9e1a16c98425fabab3a8b24db4395ac479f58def41d7Block Operator
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